Social worker - Te Whare Ahura at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley, Hutt Valley

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Nau mai, haere mai ki Ūpoko ki te uru hauora.

Location:  Hutt Valley

Service:   MHAIDS Te Whare Ahuru

Contract: Permanent Full time 1.0 FTE

Salary:    As per PSA collective agreement for allied health, ($77,000 to $107,000 ) negotiable dependent on level of experience

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

We are seeking a registered social worker, with a passion for and or experience in the area of Mental Health to join our team.  This full-time position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and a chance to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with mental health needs. Ideal candidates will possess the necessary knowledge in relation to social work theories and models of practice, assessment and case planning skills, a commitment to Te Tiriti, and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse partners and stakeholders.

Mō tō mātou rōpū - About our team

Te Whare Ahuru provides services for people experiencing an episode of acute mental illness that requires a safe environment with intensive nursing and medical treatment.

The team offers specialist services for people with moderate to severe mental health problems, and offer assessment, treatment and support to assist the individual and their whanau and other support people in their recovery journey with the aim of supporting people back to having their health care provided in primary health care services.  The focus of the service is on providing evidenced based treatment interventions for those people who present with more complex needs and higher risks.

The multi-disciplinary team consists of Psychiatrists, registrars, house surgeons, occupational therapists, social workers, nurses and mental health support workers. 

Moū - About you

Applicants should have:

• Current Practising Certificate.
• Mental Health experience and resilience in a very busy environment.
• Are team focused and have positive attitude.
• Have excellent time management and communication skills.
• The ability to problem solve and remain calm while dealing with challenging cases.

E pā ana ki a tatou - About us

Here at Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District we embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disability and religions. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community.

Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

To find out more about us click on the following links:

Capital and Coast

Hutt Valley

Mental Health, Addiction and Intellectual Disability Service

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply

Click the apply now button to send your application directly to us. For further information on this role please email David Taylor - David.Taylor@mhaids.health.nz

 and indicate the job title and vacancy number in the subject line.

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai

By joining together we will succeed